Operation and Instruction Manual MODEL: TSCAR-8H GAS CONCRETE SCARIFIER (Honda Gasoline Engine) ! WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, all operators and maintenance personnel must read and understand these instructions before operating, changing accessories, or performing maintenance on this power equipment. All possible situations cannot be covered in these instructions. Care must be exercised by everyone using, maintaining, or working near this equipment.
Contents of TSCAR-8H Manual Safety Instructions 2 Assembly 2 Product Assembly 2 Stop Switch 3 Edger Installation 3 Edger Removal 3 Cutter Cage Removal and Cutter 4 Change Starting Procedures 4 Stopping the Engine 5 Maintenance 5 Bearing Replacement Procedures 5 Troubleshooting Guide 6 Specifications 7 Transportation 7 Warranty 8 Maintenance Record 8 2
Safety Instructions A. Only authorized, experienced or properly trained individuals should operate this equipment. B. Operating personnel should be equipped with proper safety protection. C. Rotating and moving parts will cause injury if contacted. Ensure guards and safety devices are in place before this machine is operated. Make sure engine is shut down and spark plug is disconnected before servicing your SURFACE PREPAPATION UNIT. Never leave a machine unattended when it is running. D.
Stop Switch On gas powered models feed the attached stop wire under the bridge and through the circular hole on the machine housing, from below the engine, up to attached terminal on the engine. Secure it to terminal by clamping with a pair of pliers. Edger Installation 1. Make sure that the power source is disconnected; disconnect spark plug and turn off fuel supply on gas unit. 2.
Cutter Cage Removal and Cutter Change A. To remove the cutter cage from the machine: 1. Make sure that the power source is disconnected. With gas models turn off fuel supply to engine and disconnect spark plug. 2. Tilt machine onto the handle. (If your unit is equipped with a Honda GX engine, unit must be tilted forward to change cutter or cylinders will be flooded with oil. This will prevent starting). 3. Facing the underside of the machine housing place a bar between the cutter rods to jam cage. 4.
To Stop Engines With machine in upright position, adjust the cutter cage to maximum height by turning the height adjustment knob to its farthest position. (This ensures clearance for the rotating cage). GAS UNIT- Stop engine by depressing kill switch button located at top of handle. Maintenance The machine is generally run in very dusty conditions. Engine life will be extended by maintaining a clean engine and using a DUST CONTROL UNIT or SHOP-VAC. Keep the air filter clean at all times.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM GAS UNIT 1. Engine won’t start CAUSE SOLUTION ● no fuel ● engine switch off ● kill switch grounded ● gas in air filter or carburetor ● refuel ● cage too low ● wrong setup ● material buildup ● cutters too tight ● raise cage ● see applications guide ● clean or change cutters ● remove one or more cutters 2. Drive shaft backs out while running ● no grease on threads ● grease threads ● not tightened properly 3. Machine jumps on floor ● cage lowered too far ● R.P.M.
Specification Motor / Weight / Working Width : Working Size (L X W X H): TSCAR-8H 65 x 19 x 13 in Transportation 1. Always shut off engine when transporting machine. 2. Make sure lifting device has enough capacity to hold machine (see identification plate on machine for weight). 3. Trolley wheel is used for short distance transportation.
Warranty TOMAHAWK POWER products are covered by warranty for a period of 365 days from the date of purchase - against defects in material or workmanship provided that: z The product concerned has been operated and maintained in accordance with the operating instructions. z Has not been damaged by accident, misuse or abuse. z Has not been tampered with or repaired by any unauthorized person.
SPARE PARTS MANUAL MODEL: TSCAR-8H GAS CONCRETE SCARIFIER (Honda Gasoline Engine)
